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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.74, 1,086.08 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.74, 1,086.08 and 358.83 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.74 : 1,086.08 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.74/1,086.08 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.74x = 1,086.08 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.74x = 389,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,716.29/723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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